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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hekte 454 BC - 427 BC
| Electrum | 2.53 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 454 BC - 427 BC |
| Value | Hekte (14⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 2.53 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#178705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Confronted boars’ heads within incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hekte coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) is that it features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription of the name of the city on the other side. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and strength of the city-state. Additionally, the use of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, was a significant innovation in coinage at the time and speaks to the advanced metallurgical techniques of the ancient Greeks.
